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The Commission Regulation implementing Article 45 of CLP

The two main elements introduced by the Implementing Regulation describe a:

Harmonised format for submitting information to appointed bodies. A common EU format will gradually replace the current national information requirements. Information to be provided relates to the chemical composition of hazardous mixtures, identity and concentration ranges of ingredients, and the product category according to a harmonised EU Product Categorisation System (PCS).

Unique formula identifier (UFI). The UFI is a unique code to be printed on the label of the product. It will create an unambiguous link between a mixture placed on the market and the information on that specific mixture submitted to poison centres, so that the chemical formulation of the product can be precisely and rapidly identified. A precise identification is necessary to provide appropriate curative measures in the case of an emergency call.

Submission of information according to intended use of the mixture

Importers and downstream users placing hazardous mixtures on the market will be responsible for submitting the required information in the Member States where the mixture is placed on the market. A distinction will be made between mixtures for consumer use, professional use and industrial use. Phased deadlines for the submission of information will apply on 1 January in a stepwise manner, depending on the intended use of the mixture:

Consumer uses: 2020

Professional uses: 2021

Industrial uses: 2024.

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CLP Article 45(4): "By 20 January 2012 the Commission shall carry out a review to assess the possibility of harmonising the information referred to in paragraph 1, including establishing a format for the submission of information by importers and downstream users to appointed bodies."

"Currently, the correct identification of the product involved is often problematic: in up to 40 % of calls poison centres had difficulties to identify the mixture of concern."